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Pagsanghan, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Pagsanghan is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 8,024. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

8,024 Population 693/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
114.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Pagsanghan

Pagsanghan

Pagsanghan, officially the Municipality of Pagsanghan, is a municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 8,145 people.

People

Population8,024
Density693/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain114.0 in/yr
Sunny Days138/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population8,024
Population Density693 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates11.9657°, 124.7212°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation114.0 inches (2,896 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pagsanghan

Pagsanghan is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 8,024. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Pagsanghan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density693/sq mi
Coordinates11.9657°N, 124.7212°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 114.0"
200% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,376 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 94 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 97 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 86 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 102 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 131 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 87 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 92 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 94 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 86 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 146 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 57 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 73 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 93 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 138 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 95 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 105 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

62 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 226 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 102 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 167 km
2021 Rai Category 5 215 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 281 km
2020 Goni Category 5 187 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 33 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 293 km
2020 Molave Category 1 160 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 104 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 66 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 171 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 232 km
2015 Melor Category 4 72 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 118 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 8 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 102 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 108 km
2010 Conson Category 1 260 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 42 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 143 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 94 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 73 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 131 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 119 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 53 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 115 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 122 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 146 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 15.2 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 14.8 in

Pagsanghan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 114.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and April the driest (5.7").

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Schools in Pagsanghan

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oeste National High School
Villahermosa Elementary School
Villahermosa National High School
Libucan Gote Elementary School
Bangon Elementary School
Palanas Elementary School
San Luis Elementary School
Caparangasan Elementary School
Napalisan Elementary School
Dapdap Elementary School
Ilo Elementary School
Pange Elementary School
Oeste Elementary School
Libucan Dacu Elementary School
Caloloma Elementary School
Concepcion Elementary School
Tambongan Elementary School
Pagsanghan National High School
Pagsanghan Central School
Cambaye Elementary School
Lungib Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Pagsanghan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pagsanghan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum
Franciscan Missionaries of Sacred Heart

Libraries in Pagsanghan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Calbayog City Public Library0.0
Library0.0
Samar Provincial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pagsanghan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agriciultural Foods Seasoning and Ingredients
Calbayog Fish Market
Calbayog Public Market
Catbalogan Pier 1 Fish Market
Fish Section
Gandara Public Market
Mangroove Restaurant
Meat Section
Mercedes Public Market
Pagsanghan Public Market
San Jorge Public Market
Tizon Wet Market
Wet Market

Restaurants in Pagsanghan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bada Fish Restaurant

Airports Near Pagsanghan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Batag AirportSmall Airport
Biliran AirportSmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pagsanghan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pagsanghan Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pagsanghan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Panaaran Santo Niño Shrine
Pangi Church
Rawis Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Area
30.0 km² (11.6 mi²)
Postal Code
6705
Website
pagsanghan-samar.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pagsanghan

What is the population of Pagsanghan?

Pagsanghan has a population of 8,024 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 693 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pagsanghan?

Pagsanghan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.0 inches.

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